By: Annie King
Since November of 1987, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Athens has faithfully served families facing crisis pregnancies, offering life-affirming choices, compassionate support, and resources for parents in need. Each year, the Center hosts its annual fundraising banquet—an evening that not only celebrates life but also makes possible the ongoing mission of helping women, men, and children in our community.
This year’s banquet promises to be especially memorable. The WRC is honored to welcome Steventhen Holland as keynote speaker. Known for his powerful story and engaging presence, Holland’s testimony has inspired audiences across the country, and the Athens community will not want to miss hearing from him firsthand.
For the first time, the event will include both a luncheon and a dinner to allow more people the opportunity to attend. On Tuesday, September 30, the luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., followed by the dinner from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Both gatherings will be held at the Alabama Veterans Museum, providing a meaningful and memorable setting for the occasion. This year’s theme, “Every Life,” reflects the Center’s mission of cherishing and protecting each woman, man, and child.
The Women’s Resource Center has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $300,000 to support operational expenses, such as hiring a receptionist, extend service hours—including opening one evening each week for working clients—and expand educational programs designed to equip young parents with the skills they need for success, as well as continuing the new Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program taught in local high schools by a highly trained WRC staff member.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors—Passionate Penny Pinchers, Kerwin Edelman Electric LLC, Lindsay Lane Baptist Church, Bank Independent, Dr. Sam Trotter, St. John the Baptist Council Knights of Columbus in Madison, Greenbrier Restaurant, Butler Realty of Ardmore TN and Journey Church—this event is free to attend. Guests will also enjoy a delicious meal catered by C&A Catering of Athens.
Reservations are required, and seating is limited. To RSVP and secure your spot, visit www.wrcathens.org/annual-banquet.
The Women’s Resource Center invites the entire Athens community to join them for a delicious meal, heartfelt fellowship, and an unforgettable message of inspiration and hope. Together, let’s celebrate life and ensure that every family in Limestone County knows they are not alone.
Speaker Picture (attached) and Biography
Steventhen Holland is an Author, Recording Artist, passionate Worship Leader, motivational Speaker, national Pro-Life speaker and founder of Broken Not Dead Ministries, a Non-Profit 501(c3)! He currently lives in Alabama, with his wife, Rachel and their three beautiful daughters, Isabella, Eliana, and Kadence.
Steventhen obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Student Ministry, from King University in Bristol, TN in 2005, where he also played baseball.
He is a recording artist that has written, recorded, and released over 20 songs, to date.
He is the author of a book entitled, The Journey: Brokenness to Wholeness, in which he shares his amazing story! His life is the result of the gang-rape of an eighteen-year-old mentally challenged young woman. Incredibly, despite his mother’s lack of intellectual ability, homelessness, and a society that was constantly pressuring her to abort him, he survived. However, his mother couldn’t care for him and placed him in foster care, where he was later adopted. He wouldn’t be reunited with his birth mother for over twenty-seven years.
Despite the brokenness he has experienced, he travels the country, sharing his message of HOPE and RESTORATION for the BROKEN built on the Gospel of Jesus Christ! With courageous inspiration, Steventhen has been transformative as a speaker and worship leader at a variety of events and venues around the country for over 20 years.
By: Annie King – Advancement Director, Women’s Resource Center
